Alhambra Mengual & Margarit C Series
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Alhambra
Mengual & Margarit C Series
Product Info
Article Number:
565007
Brand:
Alhambra
Model:
Mengual & Margarit C Series
Category:
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$5,058.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Mengual & Margarit C Series is a seriously refined instrument. The cedar top sings beautifully, offering a vintage-inspired warmth and responsiveness perfect for advanced students and seasoned performers seeking a traditional, expressive voice. It's a guitar built to last and inspire for years to come.
Product Description
- Alhambra Mengual & Margarit C Series
- Acoustic Guitar
- Top: solid red AAA cedar
- Back and sides: solid rosewood
- Neck: Cedar with ebony reinforcement
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Scale: 650 mm (25.6")
- Nut width: 52 mm (2.05")
- Bone nut and bridge
- Machine heads: Schaller Grand Tune Classic Hauser (BB)
- Finish: Shellac polish
- Incl. case
PROS
- • Solid AAA cedar top delivers a warm, responsive, and nuanced tonal palette.
- • Solid rosewood back and sides provide rich overtones and excellent projection.
- • Ebony fingerboard and nut offer exceptional clarity and smooth playing feel.
- • Schaller Grand Tune Classic Hauser tuners ensure precise and stable tuning.
CONS
- • Shellac finish, while beautiful, requires more careful maintenance than modern lacquers.
- • The 52mm nut width may feel slightly wider for players accustomed to narrower classical guitars.
- • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for many aspiring classical guitarists.
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Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Red AAA Cedar
Back & Sides
Solid Rosewood
Neck Material
Cedar with ebony reinforcement
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
650 mm (25.6")
Frets
20
Nut Width
52 mm (2.05")
Weight
1.85 kg (4.08 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It sits above the G series, offering noticeably better projection and tonal complexity due to the higher grade cedar and rosewood used, and the refined construction details.
Yes, shellac is softer than modern finishes, so it requires more careful handling and occasional polishing to maintain its luster, but it contributes to the guitar's unique character.
Expect a warm, balanced tone with excellent dynamic range – it excels in classical repertoire but also responds well to more expressive playing styles.
